Cook, Prep

Churchill Downs Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans is seeking a Food & Beverage worker to assist in food preparation and kitchen duties. The role involves washing, cutting, cooking, and portioning ingredients while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Applicants must be 21+ and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission. A high school education or equivalent is required, with related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 21+ and able to obtain racing license.
• Experience in food service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Wash, peel, cut vegetables and fruits.
• Clean, cut, and grind meats, poultry, and seafood.
• Dip food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.
• Stir and strain soups and sauces.
• Weigh and measure designated ingredients.
• Carry pans, kettles, and trays to and from workstations.
• Store foods in designated areas.
• Clean work areas, equipment and utensils, and remove garbage.
• Assist with daily production lists and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment familiarity

Job description

Requisition ID5351-Posted10/21/2026-Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co-PM Food & Beverage-Fair Grounds-LA Fairgrounds

America's second oldest horse racing track, the Fair Grounds has been a New Orleans staple since 1852. We are a premiere entertainment venue presenting thoroughbred & exotic animal races, slots, video poker and simulcasting year-round. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 13 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana.

JOB SUMMARY

Assist workers engage in preparing food by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Washes, peels, cuts, and seeds vegetables and fruits.

Cleans, cuts, and grinds meats, poultry, and seafood.

Dips food items in crumbs, flour, and batter to bread them.

Stir and strain soups and sauces.

Weighs and measures designated ingredients.

Carries pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from workstations, stove, and refrigerator.

Stores foods in designated areas.

Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils, segregates and removes garbage, and steam cleans or hoses garbage containers.

Distributes supplies, utensils, and portable equipment.

Implements chefs’ production list on daily basis.

Perform other assigned duties.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be 21 years old and able to obtain a racing license from the Louisiana Racing Commission.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school education; or up to one year related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.